Pepper 'Carmen'
Best sweet pepper for home gardeners seeking early, reliable harvests.
This award-winning Italian Bull's Horn pepper is the gold standard for home gardeners who want sweetness without the long wait. While you sacrifice the variety of a sprawling heirloom, you gain a reliable, early-maturing harvest that thrives in both garden beds and containers.
$7.95
Who it's for
- Home cooks seeking exceptional flavor for grilling and fresh eating
- Gardeners in short-season climates needing reliable, early harvests
- Beginners wanting low-maintenance plants with strong disease resistance
Who should skip it
- Gardeners looking for low-effort plants that require no physical support
- Growers in cooler regions without consistent summer heat
- Budget-conscious gardeners who prefer saving seeds for future seasons
Performance breakdown
Flavor Profile
Exceptional sweetness defines this award-winning Italian Bull's Horn variety.
Harvest Speed
Early maturity ensures a productive yield just 75 days after transplanting.
Container Versatility
Upright growth habit makes it perfect for patio pots or beds.
Environmental Adaptability
Robust genetics allow for reliable performance across varying temperature conditions.
Root Establishment
Ships as a healthy seedling with a well-developed, ready-to-plant root system.
Ease of Cultivation
Straightforward care requirements make this an ideal choice for home gardeners.
Key Specs
Cultivar
Carmen
Lifespan
Annual
Sun Exposure Requirement
Full Sun
Fruit Size
6 inches elongated
Days to Ripeness
About 75 days from transplant
Shipping Container Size
1 PINT (28.86 CU. IN.)
Recommended Planting Spacing
18 inches
Soil Requirement
Rich, good drainage
Growth Habit
Vine
Mature Height
2.5 feet
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